North Dakota Engineering Schools

North Dakota's cheapest Engineering Program is located at Bismarck State College, and costs

$3,325 annually.

More students applied to North Dakota State University-Main Campus's Engineering Program than any other school in North Dakota, with

5,562 total applicants.

Statewide School Information

Engineering Schools in North Dakota:

5

Undergraduate Engineering Programs:

5

Graduate Engineering Programs:

3

Schools With On-Campus Housing:

5

Average Classroom Size:

17 Students

Largest Engineering School:

University of North Dakota

(17,852 Students)

Statewide Tuition Information

Average In-State Tuition Cost:

$7,197

Average Out-of-State Tuition Cost:

$13,328

Average Scholarship Package:

$4,680

Average Student Loan Amount:

$6,955

Percent of Population With Financial Aid:

91%

Percent of Population With Student Loans:

68%

Cheapest Engineering School:

Bismarck State College

($3,325)

Statewide Admissions Information

Total Graduate Students:

9,577

Total Undergraduate Students:

38,889

Gender Makeup:

48% Men /

51% Women

North Dakota Acceptance Rate:

76%

Average ACT Composite (25th Percentile):

26

(+/- 0 Std)

Average ACT Composite (75th Percentile):

20

(+/- 0 Std)

Easiest Admissions Criteria:

Bismarck State College

Statewide Online Program Information

Online Engineering Programs:

5

Average Online Tuition:

$7,197

Digital Classroom Size:

17 Students

Online Retention Rate:

73%

The state of North Dakota is known for its vibrant economy and low unemployment, particularly its achievement of not having an unemployment rate over 5% since 1987. The economic sectors that dominant the state include agriculture and energy through oil and coal. In fact, the recent capitalization of shale gas in North Dakota as of 2012 has helped expand the economy in the state, as well as add to the state's population.

Engineering Education North Dakota

Engineering is a multi-faceted field, with many different industries requiring engineers for services. Common engineering fields, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), include civil engineering, biomedical engineering, materials engineering, and industrial engineering.

The two state universities of North Dakota also provide undergraduate and graduate education in engineering. The University of North Dakota in Grand Forks and North Dakota State University in Fargo both have engineering programs. Additionally, the private college, the University of Mary, in Bismarck, offers an undergraduate engineering program.

If students want certification or an associate's degree in engineering, there are seven technical and community colleges in North Dakota with engineering programs. In addition, there are two tribal colleges for Native American students that offer engineering programs: Turtle Mountain Community College and United Tribes Technical College.

Outlook for Engineering Jobs in North Dakota

Each engineering field has different salary and employment trends. The BLS states that there are a total of 5,440 engineers in North Dakota, with the average annual salary of engineers calculating to $68,450. Some engineering careers are close to that average, such as the 790 civil engineers who earn $69,190 in North Dakota.

However, the BLS states that there are 40 mining engineers who earn an average annual salary of $86,810 in North Dakota. One other example includes industrial engineers, who earn an average annual salary of $72,160 with 600 workers in North Dakota.